The Memo: Biden rolls the dice on voting rights | TheHill

Joe ManchinJoe ManchinOn the Money — Democrats grow less confident in Manchin McConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  MORE (D-W.Va.) and Kyrsten SinemaKyrsten SinemaMcConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  Democrats face moment of truth in filibuster fight   MORE (D-Ariz.) hold to their stated positions opposing such a change. During Monday’s White House media briefing, press secretary Jen PsakiJen PsakiUS looks to ward off Ukraine conflict in talks with Russia Overnight Health Care — Insurance will soon cover COVID-19 tests Democrats face moment of truth in filibuster fight   MORE was asked by NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell whether Biden believed his involvement and political capital could create a “tipping point” on the issue. In response, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnellAddison (Mitch) Mitchell McConnellMcConnell blocks simple majority votes on Dems' voting rights bills Republicans threaten floor takeover if Democrats weaken filibuster  Biden to 'forcefully advocate' for voting rights in Tuesday speech MORE (R-Ky.) shot back that Democratic leaders were trying to “bully and berate their own members into breaking the Senate.”  Can Biden somehow break the logjam? “Access to the ballot and supporting the right to vote — these are core tenets of being a Democrat,” said Payne.